Event Industry News

MAY 15, 2019

Scotland is bucking the trend with the number of major association events held in 2018 up 5% from 2017, despite the UK dropping two places in the latest ICCA Country and City Statistics report for total number of international association meetings. Where ideas become legend”.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 9, 2018

Over the last five years I’ve heard increasing concern from the meeting professionals community about the deterioration of the quality of our national industry conferences. I’ll illustrate with the area where I have most experience: providing education at these meetings.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Glasgow and the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) are reporting the continued increase in delegate numbers across major European conferences. The news follows the announcement earlier this year, that the AC Forum will be holding its Annual Meeting in January 2025. We are delighted that events prosper in our city”.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2022

Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), a celebration of everything wonderful about the meetings industry, is kicking off its seventh year with the theme “Meet Safe,” a redux of GMID 2021’s theme. While most events across the globe took place virtually last year, more events are now meeting in person.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 22, 2024

My January 15, 2024 article “ Concerns about using facial analysis at events ” generated much discussion. Because, as I explained in my original post, combining Zenus facial analysis data with other attendee identification technology allows event owners to associate Zenus data with individual attendees.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2022

Editor’s Note : As part of Back Light, an ongoing series of looks behind the scenes at how events are being produced today, we asked Paula Mettler Marketing and communications manager with Leo Events to share a look at a recent production for a major retailer. Read More : How Leo Events Nails Immersion.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 8, 2017

ICCA, the International Congress and Convention Association, has released its annual rankings of top meeting cities and countries , and there have been quite of a few shake-ups among the top 10 meeting destinations. Top Meeting Cities. Paris has landed at the top spot with 196 meetings, one more than No.

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EventMB

APRIL 19, 2024

Skift Take: Societal transformation and the future of association meetings were the themes an ICCA conference, part of Business Events Industry Week, held in the most apropos setting, ASAE's headquarters. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2023

How the industry is celebrating and what you can do to support March 30 th marks Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) 2023 and there is more excitement than ever. Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is giving a live broadcast from 6 a.m. The future of meetings is also the focus of events PCMA chapters are producing for GMID.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The holiday spirit took over Sacramento’s renovated SAFE Credit Union Convention Center last week as 400 association meeting professionals came together during the return of CalSAE ’s Seasonal Spectacular event Dec. Associations pivoted faster than they ever have before,” said Jim Anderson, CalSAE president and CEO.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Skift Take: With a Barefoot Business yacht cruise in Croatia and its own Slack channel, Club Ichi might just be the sexiest group to ever hit the meetings industry. But is it – and are other communities like it – a threat to industry associations? Barbara Scofidio Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Eventmobi

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Networking events are the lifeblood of professional growth and relationship-building. Hosting different types of networking events benefits not just your attendees but also your organization! According to the 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report, 64% of associations believe members join to network with others in the field.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2022

Shaffer has also been association and corporate sales manager at The DeSoto Savannah in Georgia, sales manager for Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center and more. Lilly has been in hospitality, tourism, event management and sales for 15 years. Tiffany Alves Hafer. Kimberly McCarden Foster, CTE.

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StraussCA

MARCH 28, 2024

For brand new volunteer association leaders, trying to figure out meeting minutes might be intimidating. This quick guide will help familiarize yourself with association meeting minutes and write minutes that are efficient, easy to read, and an excellent record for your organization. What are association meeting minutes?

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StraussCA

OCTOBER 21, 2021

One thing all associations have in common is the recording of meeting minutes. Minutes are an official record of actions that the board or committee took at a meeting. Minutes are taken at all meetings whether they are board, committee, or member meetings. Don’t wait to type up the meeting minutes.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2024

What to expect at Business Events Industry Week 2024 The meetings and events industry calendar is a crowded place, filled with must-attend association conferences, regional gatherings and our own projects, especially in the summer and fall. The group will meet April 9 at ASAE’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 31, 2023

Glasgow and Edinburgh are the UK’s second and third most popular events destinations, with only London ranking above them in the UK, according to the latest ICCA Country – and City – rankings. Glasgow ranks 27 th in the world for number of international association meetings held (54) and Edinburgh ranks 30 th with 52.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Whittlebury Park luxury hotel, conference centre and golf course in Northamptonshire, experienced a robust growth in enquiries and bookings for corporate meetings and events in August and September this year, 95 per cent more than in May and June. The venue also confirmed 182 bookings for events which will take place up to 2022.

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Event Industry News

JULY 19, 2022

The Report provides two views of a sector continuing to face multiple challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic: data for meetings in the year 2019 are presented in-full, the “last good year” before the crisis, in addition to an analysis of what took place in 2021. Number of international association meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2019

Meetings held in these laid-back locales pair well with team building. Smart Meetings checked in with Nancy Light, vice president of Wine Institute , for some of the best group programs up and down the state. Wine Concerts: Start the meeting off with a concert in the vineyard at Clos LaChance Vineyards in San Marin. North Coast.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The Eastside Rooms is continuing to target domestic and international association meetings through a partnership with industry expert Julie Watterston from Watterston Associates. They have a great team and a really good product that association meeting organisers will find easy to work within.

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Eventmobi

MARCH 6, 2024

As an event organizer, your to-do list is likely never-ending. You have to juggle all of your event goals, priorities, vendors, sponsors, and attendees at once. With so many tasks on your plate, how can you ensure everything gets done while still creating an immersive, engaging event experience?

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) has joined forces with Lime Venue Portfolio and The Imperial War Museum London to produce a live discussion on how legacy is changing the way major events are produced. We’re keen to hear the positive stories as well as understand where the pit falls can be.”

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Unique Venues

AUGUST 15, 2024

Conferences and association meetings are pivotal for professional development, networking, and knowledge sharing. However, organizing these events is a significant investment in time, money, and resources. High satisfaction levels typically correlate with successful event outcomes and increased likelihood of future attendance.

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Event Industry News

JULY 8, 2021

The CHS Group, in partnership with the wider West Midland meetings and events industry, has launched a celebratory week for event professionals. This city not only has one of the longest histories of events activities, but it’s also got a great future in front of it.

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Unique Venues

APRIL 23, 2025

Washington, DC is one of the most dynamic and influential destinations for hosting conferences, corporate events, government meetings, and professional gatherings of all sizes. With its concentration of federal agencies, policy institutions, and proximity to Capitol Hill, Washington, DC is especially ideal for government events.

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Back in May, news reports of airport security lines stretching for what seemed like miles in hubs like Chicago and Atlanta sparked new conversations about what’s long been causing headaches for meeting planners: air travel. So we asked meeting planners: How can the air travel industry be improved? airlines and TSA have yet to be seen.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 22, 2023

The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) the global community and knowledge hub for the international association meetings industry, has appointed business events communications, content and advocacy specialists, Davies Tanner, as their global communications partner.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 13, 2021

As part of ongoing investment in the services most needed by clients, BMA House’s expert technicians have created a range of hybrid and digital event packages that reflect ongoing changes in the corporate and association meeting industry. All with the ability to bring in remote guests to feature in the event.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

While check-in represents the official beginning of an attendee’s event experience, registration is the true kick-off to your event. This process gives attendees their first glimpse into your event and how it will be run. What Is Event Registration Software? What Is Event Registration Software?

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2021

Home to the British Medical Association since 1925, the sustainable venue boasts 22 unique and versatile spaces for up to 320, including 11 purpose-built meeting rooms, all fitted with cutting edge AV technology. All with the ability to bring in remote guests to feature in the event.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 18, 2021

There is strong evidence that the confidence of event planners has been given a massive boost by the Prime Minister’s speech last Monday as we look at the surge of booking confirmations and new bookings,” says Adam Simpson, Director of Marketing and US Sales at etc.venues. Spike in bookings for next 3 months.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

When we invited event professionals to participate in this Annual Meetings Market Survey in November, the U.S. Similarly, the chief indicators of the business-events industry continued to reflect a healthy economic environment, with mostly positive increases. economy’s growth was outpacing expectations. percent compared to +4.9

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MeetingsNet

JULY 23, 2019

Organizations can leverage the total benefit their events bring to destinations, building stronger brand recognition and reputation for themselves. Corporate and association meetings often leave a positive impact across a destination that goes beyond simple financial benefit. They all need to hear about the outcomes.

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MPI

MARCH 5, 2024

In our increasingly digital world, where loneliness and a sense of disconnectedness are prevalent for many people, live events such as business conferences and trade association meetings are becoming more important than ever for human connection and belonging.

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Unique Venues

JANUARY 26, 2025

Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, is more than just an esteemed educational institutionits your go-to venue for hosting exceptional events. Whether youre planning a corporate conference, social gathering, religious celebration, or association meeting, Purdue offers the perfect space to suit your needs.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Using the in-built bowl seating really ups the experience and carries a bigger punch for the event.” The stadium bowl offers a different style of event layout, ideal for an opening or closing session before dispersing the delegation into breakout spaces across the stadium, from 8 – 800 theatre style.

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